Conflict

Russian ballistic missiles and drones have been launched toward Ukraine from multiple directions.

The crew of reporters and freelancers claim they were also strip-searched and interrogated.

The Defence Force is sending almost 700 personnel to Australia.

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli gunfire killed at least 31 people and wounded 176 near the aid distribution site in the southern city of Rafah.

The affidavit says the attack had been planned for more than a year.

A man reportedly threw bottles containing flammable liquid at a demonstration in Boulder, Colorado.

"Beijing is credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo Pacific," US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned, at a regional forum.

Britain will build at least six new factories producing weapons and explosives as part of a major review of its defence capabilities.

The plan includes sending aid to Gaza as soon as Hamas signs off on agreement.

Meanwhile, Hamas said it "was reviewing the new [US envoy Steve] Witkoff proposal".

Shan-Le Kearns, 26, was killed while rescuing wounded comrades . Audio

But the UN says the amount of aid coming in still remains far below what is required to relieve the risk of famine.

Palestinians have been pushed towards famine after an 11-week blockade on aid.

The US president is considering new sanctions on Moscow as he vents his fury.

Hamas says Israel is using the aid mechanism to gather intelligence, while United Nations agencies are boycotting the new company.

The Russian advance intensifies pressure on stretched Ukrainian forces, while Kyiv tries to hold ground with the stalled peace process in mind.